The Rhythms of the City festival was launched with a specially created archway on Lands Lane in the city centre to mark the occasion. This was Leeds in July 1997, a month which featured contrasting weather extremes for revellers at two big back to back events. Peter Andre basked in glorious sunshine on stage as part of the annual Party in the Park music extravaganza while the heavens opened on classical music fans who came out to enjoy Opera In The Park. READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Temple Newsam
Heart-throb Peter Andre on stage at Party in the Park concert at Temple Newsam Park. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. Temple Newsam
The heavens opened as Opera in The Park proved a wet one for revellers at Temple Newsam. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
15. Kirkstall
David Ellis and classmates from Wigton Moor Primary cut a green ribbon to open the Ten Tree Trail at Hollybush Nature Garden. He was the winner of a competition to design a logo for the BTCV Local Woodlands Campaign | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
16. Leeds city centre
Elaine Harding returned to Leeds for the fuirst time after emigrating to Australia 26 years ago. She was greeted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Linda Middleton. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Stanningley Bypass
Speed cameras were installed on Stanningley Bypass. Pictured is Coun Eamonn McGee of Leeds City Council and Inspector Mike Broadbent of West Yorkshire Police. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Boston Spa
Leeds United manager George Graham opened a new all-weather pitch at Boston Spa School. | YPN Photo: YPN